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Former DOJ trial attorney brings bankruptcy, restructuring experience to support franchise clients Falls Church, VA (May 7, 2026) - Plave Koch PLC is pleased to announce that Nathan Baney has joined the firm as a partner. Baney brings significant experience handling...
Partners Dave Koch and Marisa Faunce continually recognized for their outstanding services provided to clients April 24, 2026 – Falls Church, VA – Today, Plave Koch PLC proudly announces that two of its attorneys are recognized as 2026 Super Lawyers. Dave Koch, who...
Former senior counsel for one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors strengthens firm’s franchise and distribution law capabilities April 2, 2026 – Falls Church, VA – Plave Koch PLC is pleased to highlight that Stephanie Blumstein joined the firm as a partner in...
Amanda Bannourah was recently featured in QSR Magazine, where she explores how the penny shortage is impacting quick-service and fast-casual franchise systems nationwide. In the absence of clear federal guidance, brands are facing legal and operational challenges...
We are honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in its 2026 Global and USA Guides. Plave Koch has been ranked among the top seven firms in the U.S. in Franchising Law and among the top 13 in the world. Chambers also ranked Lee Plave in Band 1 in the U.S. In...
Plave Koch was recently recognized by Best Lawyers in America® – Best Firms for 2025. The firm was ranked in Tier 1 – United States and Washington, DC for Franchise Law. The rankings are determined through a peer review by other leading attorneys in the field and...
Global Elite Thought Leaders – United States Franchise Law Plave Koch was the only US firm with two lawyers recognized (two of twelve total recognized) David Koch, Lee Plave Thought Leaders – United States Franchise Law Seven total lawyers recognized – tied for first...
Plave Koch has been recognized by our peers for several prestigious awards in franchising law. We are grateful for the recognition and for the team that makes it possible! We are honored to announce that eight of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2022 Edition of...
Plave Koch has been recognized by our peers for several prestigious awards in franchising law. We are grateful for the recognition and for the team that makes it possible! Plave Koch is honored to announce that eight of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Franchise […]
Our partner Ben Reed spoke on a panel about “Zee-Zor Legal Logic Post COVID” sponsored by Franchise Times. How should franchise attorneys be thinking about franchising as we move beyond the COVID-era? Hear from Franchise Times “Legal Eagles” who represent franchisors and franchisees on the big issues of the day. Do force majeure and related […]
